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I thought about that but I do think the "final US show" wasn't just a gimmick. He really meant it, but just on a larger scale. I could still see him doing benefits or one offs, whether those be a full show or not. I think he's largely done with stuff after this tour, but I could just see him still showing up anywhere. I don't think he'll be a hermit and he'll do the occasional song here and there. But realistically, he's old and if he doesn't keep playing he'll probably lose practice to do a full show. I doubt he does a once a month thing at a venue but he's Elton and I do think anything is possible.
At least Elton's tour is an actual farewell tour, same stage and setlist. He did 5 shows in Vancouver alone! If it wasn't for covid, it would probably be over by now.
How many people see Dylan these days? Isn't he more a theatre type draw? Does he still play major arenas?
Seems like this would fall under "act of God" in the insurance underworld. Hope all those folks in NZ are ok. This is the height of summer down there.
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Re: OT: Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Posted by:
RollingFreak
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Date: December 7, 2022 18:45
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Following Elton for years, I feel like he won't be done playing any hits. He just won't be touring on the regular anymore. He very clearly stated at the beginning of this tour he didn't want to be out on the road as much, but that he might still do the one off occasionally. I don't in any way think he's less likely to play Crocodile Rock anymore as he is to be more likely to play Bite Your Lip or something. He's just kinda done touring. You throw enough money at Elton and he'll play anywhere, but it'll be for smaller audiences and this'll probably be the last time most people see him unless you're very wealthy or willing to travel.
I did read an interview where Elton said he wasn't interested in doing residencies in Vegas. He said he had done enough there. I wonder if he would consider something like Billy Joel does in MSG, perhaps in LA. There is a new arena coming for the LA Clippers & I believe the Forum is staying open.
I thought about that but I do think the "final US show" wasn't just a gimmick. He really meant it, but just on a larger scale. I could still see him doing benefits or one offs, whether those be a full show or not. I think he's largely done with stuff after this tour, but I could just see him still showing up anywhere. I don't think he'll be a hermit and he'll do the occasional song here and there. But realistically, he's old and if he doesn't keep playing he'll probably lose practice to do a full show. I doubt he does a once a month thing at a venue but he's Elton and I do think anything is possible.
Re: OT: Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Posted by:
frankotero
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Date: December 7, 2022 19:29
He's 3 years younger than Mick. That means he's not old!
Re: OT: Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Posted by:
PaintMonkeyManBlack
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Date: December 8, 2022 00:47
Elton is great but he is milking it. Leg after Leg. As he should. The Elton marketing machine has been running like crazy with the book and movie. And also his show is fantastic.
OT: Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Posted by:
bye bye johnny
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Date: January 19, 2023 22:41
Elton John On Track to Set All-Time Touring Record with Farewell Run
Bob Allen
01/19/2023
Elton John performs during his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 1, 2022, in Las Vegas. Photo by Ethan Miller / Getty Images
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Bob Allen
01/19/2023
Elton John performs during his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 1, 2022, in Las Vegas. Photo by Ethan Miller / Getty Images
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Re: OT: Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Posted by:
NashvilleBlues
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Date: January 19, 2023 22:56
I can see a big band doing a 10-year tour to set a new record. Some tours are short, some are long. Career earnings mean more to me than what one tour makes. Wonder what Dylan's 2021-24 tour will end up making?
Re: OT: Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Posted by:
DGA35
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Date: January 19, 2023 23:47
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I can see a big band doing a 10-year tour to set a new record. Some tours are short, some are long. Career earnings mean more to me than what one tour makes. Wonder what Dylan's 2021-24 tour will end up making?
At least Elton's tour is an actual farewell tour, same stage and setlist. He did 5 shows in Vancouver alone! If it wasn't for covid, it would probably be over by now.
How many people see Dylan these days? Isn't he more a theatre type draw? Does he still play major arenas?
OT: Elton John shows in Auckland Cancelled
Posted by:
midimannz
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Date: January 28, 2023 23:42
Hi friends
Regrettably Elton Johns two Auckland shows have been cancelled due to a Civil Emergency
[www.stuff.co.nz]
I understand our tickets get a Full refund, yet I wondered, how does the Promoters insurance work?
Obviously the Venue has to be paid, the workers who trucked the gear in and set up the stage still get paid, does Elton (who was only 15 minutes from going on stage with his band on Friday) get paid?
Regrettably Elton Johns two Auckland shows have been cancelled due to a Civil Emergency
[www.stuff.co.nz]
I understand our tickets get a Full refund, yet I wondered, how does the Promoters insurance work?
Obviously the Venue has to be paid, the workers who trucked the gear in and set up the stage still get paid, does Elton (who was only 15 minutes from going on stage with his band on Friday) get paid?
Re: OT: Elton John shows in Auckland Cancelled
Posted by:
CaptainCorella
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Date: January 29, 2023 00:06
Neither the posting by midimannz, nor the link, make it clear quite how extraordinary the rain in Auckland was.
From a news report.
> Between 8pm and 10pm on Friday night, more than 131mm of rain fell in Auckland. MetService said a record amount of rain had fallen in the city in the past 24 hours. By 1am, the region had recorded 249mm of rain, exceeding the previous 24-hour record of 161.8mm set in February 1985.
For those who do not understand metric (stay away from Mars Landing missions), 131mm is about 5.1 inches, and 249mm is about 9.8 inches.
So that's just under 10 inches of rain in a day!
Cancelling was obviously sensible, and unfortunate.
--
Captain Corella
59+ Years a Fan
From a news report.
> Between 8pm and 10pm on Friday night, more than 131mm of rain fell in Auckland. MetService said a record amount of rain had fallen in the city in the past 24 hours. By 1am, the region had recorded 249mm of rain, exceeding the previous 24-hour record of 161.8mm set in February 1985.
For those who do not understand metric (stay away from Mars Landing missions), 131mm is about 5.1 inches, and 249mm is about 9.8 inches.
So that's just under 10 inches of rain in a day!
Cancelling was obviously sensible, and unfortunate.
--
Captain Corella
59+ Years a Fan
Re: OT: Elton John shows in Auckland Cancelled
Posted by:
colonial
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Date: January 29, 2023 00:35
When concerts are cancelled who are the big losers, would the promoters lose the most.
Re: OT: Elton John shows in Auckland Cancelled
Posted by:
crholmstrom
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Date: January 29, 2023 01:00
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When concerts are cancelled who are the big losers, would the promoters lose the most.
Seems like this would fall under "act of God" in the insurance underworld. Hope all those folks in NZ are ok. This is the height of summer down there.
Re: OT: Elton John shows in Auckland Cancelled
Posted by:
Rockman
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Date: January 29, 2023 01:07
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Re: OT: Elton John shows in Auckland Cancelled
Posted by:
TheflyingDutchman
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Date: January 29, 2023 02:41
I'm still standing.
Re: OT: Elton John shows in Auckland Cancelled
Posted by:
pjb
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Date: January 29, 2023 04:13
Lucky i caught him in Christchurch on Tuesday excellent ,he is back in LA now
OT: Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Posted by:
bye bye johnny
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Date: February 1, 2023 22:17
Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour Is the Highest-Grossing Concert Tour of All Time
It is the first trek in Billboard Boxscore history to gross $800 million.
By Eric Frankenberg
1/30/2023
Elton John performs at Orangetheory Stadium on January 24, 2023 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Rob Ball/WireImage
[www.billboard.com]
It is the first trek in Billboard Boxscore history to gross $800 million.
By Eric Frankenberg
1/30/2023
Elton John performs at Orangetheory Stadium on January 24, 2023 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Rob Ball/WireImage
[www.billboard.com]
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